Stanley Cup champions Chicago qualify for post-season
(Reuters) – The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks grabbed a spot in the National Hockey League playoffs without having to play on Saturday, clinching a berth courtesy of the Minnesota Wild’s 3-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes.
Worker dies in Sao Paulo World Cup stadium accident
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Another man has died while helping to build the Sao Paulo stadium that will host the opening match at this year’s World Cup in Brazil, a hospital spokesperson said on Saturday.
Avalanche make playoffs, Duchene injures knee
(Reuters) – Colorado Avalanche, once a National Hockey League playoff regular, will return for the first time since 2010 after claiming a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.
Worker dies in Sao Paulo World Cup stadium accident
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Another man has died while helping to build the Sao Paulo stadium that will host the opening match at this year’s World Cup in Brazil, a hospital spokesperson said on Saturday.
Williams beats Li to claim seventh Miami title
MIAMI (Reuters) – Proving there is no place like home, world number one Serena Williams swept past China’s Li Na 7-5 6-1 in the final of the Sony Open on Saturday, collecting a record seventh win on the Miami hardcourts.
Tire gamble fails to pay off for Button
SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuters) – A gamble on tires failed to pay off for McLaren’s Jenson Button but the former Formula One world champion remained positive he could still threaten from 10th if the rain persisted at the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Hamilton splashes to pole for Malaysian GP
SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuters) – Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton made it two poles in two races after emerging unscathed from an incident-packed and rain-hit Malaysian Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday.
Kaka says he could leave Milan for the U.S.
(Reuters) – Brazilian playmaker Kaka, who is set to make his 300th appearance for AC Milan later on Saturday against Chievo Verona, may move to the United States later this year.
Vettel shows champion qualities to make front row
SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuters) – Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel overcame more reliability problems to steer his struggling Red Bull onto the front row of the grid for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday.
Asia fight back to share EurAsia Cup with Europe
(Reuters) – Asia rallied from a 5-0 whitewash on the opening day to share the inaugural EurAsia Cup with Europe with a strong performance in Saturday’s singles matches at the Ryder Cup-style event in Kuala Lumpur.
